Fire Safety Officer

VINCENT A. BOLOGNA

A results-driven and seasoned Fire Marshal. A strategic and creative

thinker able to execute diverse duties in high-pressure environments.

Resourceful and committed with excellent interpersonal skills. Can easily

relate to a wide range of personalities and professional levels. With

exceptional time management, problem solving skills and team building.

Recognized for having good work ethics and effective motivational skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Melville Fire District, Melville, New York

Senior Fire Marshal, 1984 - July 30, 2008

. Undertook and supervised regular inspections of all commercial and

industrial buildings / structures.

. Implemented strictly the fire code and saw to it that it was observed

within the commercial and industrial buildings / structures.

. Issued violations where unsafe conditions existed.

. Recommended corrections on unsafe working conditions and implementation

of safety measures.

. Supervised and participated in the inspection of the site after a fire

to determine the origin and the cause.

. Consolidated reports on investigative activities and prepared periodic

reports on the status of the programs.

. Developed and directed fire safety and fire protection programs for

presentment to various groups.

. Assisted in maintaining the operational readiness of the county

emergency operations center.

. Assisted in developing procedures for fire detection and evacuation,

natural and technical disaster preparation, mitigation and response.

. Responded to hazardous material incidents.

Republic Airport (Lockheed Air Terminal of New York), East Farmingdale, New

York

Captain/Officer-In-Charge, 1971 - 1984

. Took charge of Crash, Fire, Rescue and Personnel.

. Took charge of fire inspections, standpipes, sprinklers within the

buildings and the hangars.

. Responsible for fire prevention and safety instructions to all airport

employees.

AFFILIATIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Fire Chief: West Babylon Fire Department, New York

1984-1992

. Commissioner: West Babylon Fire District, New York

1993-2003

. West Babylon Fire Department, New York

1969-Present

. Director: Building and Fire Officials of Suffolk, New York

. National Fire Protection Association

. Fire Marshals of North America

. Past President: Suffolk County Fire Marshals Association

. New York State Association of Fire Chiefs

. International Association of Fire Chiefs

. Suffolk County Fire Chiefs Association

. New York State Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association

. Fire Inspectors Association, Town of Huntington

. Fire Chiefs Association, Town of Babylon

. Past Chairman: Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Service

Commission

. Board Member & Vice Chairman: Republic Airport Commission (State

Senator appointee)

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified by New York State Department of State Code Enforcement

1. Officer: NYS Certification No. 0487-7322B

2. New York State Fire Investigator 1

3. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Radiological / Nuclear Awareness

4. Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness

5. Cause and Origin Determination Course

6. Incident Commander

7. OSHA Construction Industry: Thirty-hour training

8. Emergency Control of Hazardous Materials 1

9. Incident Safety Officer

10. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response: Forty-hour Course.

References furnished upon request

171 Ecker Avenue

West Babylon, New York 11704

Mobile: 631-***-****

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